Inside StoryTrump’s seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.US President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to take over Greenland – an idea rejected by most people living there.There is alarm in Denmark, which owns the world’s biggest island, and in the European Union and NATO, too.So, could Trump really get his way?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests:Pele Broberg – Chairman of Naleraq, a pro-independence political party in GreenlandPeter Nielsen – Retired colonel in the Danish armed forces who specialises in NATO readinessGreg Swenson – Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK and a financial and political commentatorPublished On 12 Jan 2026
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Could the US really take over Greenland?
In January 2026, a news report examined the possibility of the United States taking over Greenland. The report, featuring political and military experts, focused on President Trump's repeated expressions of interest in acquiring the island.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-12 · 19:12 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, a news report examined the possibility of the United States taking over Greenland. The report, featuring political and military experts, focused on President Trump's repeated expressions of interest in acquiring the island. This prospect has caused concern among Greenlanders, the Danish government (which currently owns Greenland), the European Union, and NATO. The discussion explored the potential feasibility of the US acquiring Greenland, considering the political and strategic implications for all parties involved. The report highlights the unease surrounding Trump's stated intentions and their potential impact on international relations.
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Donald Trump has said repeatedly that he wants to take over Greenland.
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The idea of the US taking over Greenland is rejected by most people living there.
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There is alarm in Denmark, the European Union and NATO about Trump's interest in Greenland.
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Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.
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Could Trump really get his way?
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